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FIP8581 0?; @599751 QQUNITEDHSTATES e... n e W ..;;COMPOUND FOR PRESERV W p M My invention consists in anew paint coing l poun d or composition paint for preserving rom decay ships bottoms, wharf-piling, and

15 all surfaces which are exposed to the action of the water; and my invention will be hereinafter fully described and claimed.

The following description fully explains the re;9f;.;mierentien are thenggregating smuutacmi-einu use.

- My paint compound consists of the follow- 4. ing ingredients, combined in the proportions and in the manner which will be now set forth.

. 1 I take rosin, three pounds two ounces; whita5 ing, two and one-half pounds; sulphate of copg per, two pounds; boiled linseed-oil, one-half gallon; litharge, one-fourth pound; turpentine, one-half gallon; subacetate of copper, one-half pound; silicate of soda, (liquid,) two o quarts; chleridenizinmsix ounces; arsenate of copper, one pound. These ingredients are combined together as follows: First, a half- PATENT OFFICE BEAU HOOKER, OF SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA.

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uranium-renamin part of Letters fatentiflo.459,751, dated September 22, 1891. Application filed October 31, 1890. Renewed July 22, 1891- Berinl No. 400,367. (No specimens.

when heated add, while stirring slowly, the 35 sulphate of copper and the whiting. The stirring is continued until efiervescence ceases. The remainder of the linseed-oil is then added, when the mass is allowed to cool, after which the remaining ingredientsabove specified, are added to it and the whole mixed thoroughly. When the compound is required 1 or use,it must be heated and applied while hot, and is applied with a brush, like ordinary paint.

My new composition paint or paint compound will thoroughly and effectually preserve the bottoms of ships and boats, wharfpiling, and all surfaces which are exposed to the water, and will therefore effect a vast saving, as will be readily understood.

llavin g thus described my invention, what la m do rtes enre yL ers Bet t ]----v to: r H

The herein-described paint compound for 55 preserving surfaces exposed to the action of the water, the same consisting of rosin, whiting, sulphate of copper, boiled linseed-oil,v litharge, turpentine, subacetate'of'opper, silicate of soda, (liquid,) e of zinc, and arsenate of copper, combined m e proportions and in the manner specified.

In testimony whereof I have aflixed my signature in presence of two witnesses.

BEAU HOOKER.

Witnesses:

A. B. SMITH,

pint pint) of the linseed-oil and the rosin are placed in asuitable vessel over a fire, and

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